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Akash Rambharos
Senior Design Engineer
Johannesburg
Summary
High-performing Design Engineer with solid background in Mechanical Design engineering. Skilled in using CAD software, FEA Software, Reverse Engineering, prototyping and testing with keen eye for detail. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in design, development and implementation of complex projects.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Design Engineer
Eskom Rotek Industries
JOHANNESBURG
11.2017 - Current
- Eskom Rotek Industries is a wholly owned subsidiary of Eskom Enterprises, which in turn forms part of South African power utility, Eskom Holdings
- Turbo Gen Services, a division of Eskom Rotek Industries, is a major turbine generator maintenance service provider with more than a century of experience
- It has the capability to refurbish large rotating equipment such as power generation turbines, generators and related equipment, with a special focus on the maintenance engineering of the turbine and the generator island
- Turbo Gen Services (TGS) engineering functionality provides integrated engineering services on large steam, gas, and hydro turbines; generators and related plant; to ensure plant availability, reliability and performance improvements
- I am responsible for providing the following engineering services to various TGS departments and Eskom in the following areas:
- Team Leader and Head of Department
- Reverse Engineering Services
- New Design and Modifications on Turbine and Plant Equipment
- Technical Investigations and Technology Improvements
- To achieve the above I make extensive use of the following engineering tools in which I have developed a high level of competency:
- Department Budgets
- Resource Planning
- Project Allocation
- 3D CAD modelling (SolidWorks)
- Finite Element Analysis (MSC Marc, Patran, APEX)
- 3D Scanning for reverse engineering (GOM)
- Photogrammetry
- Strain Gauge Measurement
- Design Life Analysis (nCode)
Design Engineer
Eskom Rotek Industries
Johannesburg
10.2014 - 10.2017
- I am responsible for providing the following engineering services to various TGS departments and Eskom in the following areas:
- Reverse Engineering Services
- New Design and Modifications on Turbine and Plant Equipment
- Technical Investigations and Technology Improvements
- To achieve the above I make extensive use of the following engineering tools in which I have developed a high level of competency:
- 3D CAD modelling (SolidWorks)
- Finite Element Analysis (MSC Marc, Patran, APEX)
- 3D Scanning for reverse engineering (GOM)
- Photogrammetry
- Strain Gauge Measurement
- Design Life Analysis (nCode)
- NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS:
- With the use of 3-D scanning and Photogrammetry, I have measured the turbine and generator couplings to make recommendations for the best coupling hole alignment to ensure the least amount of machining and honing on the coupling holes
- During the Matla Power Station outage, I scanned the new and the old HP inner casings and the existing outer casing to identify any interference when the new inner casing is fitted into the existing outer casing
- I have scanned numerous turbine blades using the GOM 3D Scanner and produced 3D CAD Models of those blades
- The CAD models were used to manufacture new blades and in some cases were used to develop ultrasonic probes for NDT purposes
- PDNA (now Mott MacDonald PDNA (MMPDNA)) is a multi-disciplinary engineering company with a presence in throughout South Africa and Africa and internationally
- Mott MacDonald is a global management, engineering and development consultancy adding value for public and private clients on agenda-setting, next-generation projects worldwide
- We use our ingenuity to save our customers money and time, reduce risks, increase efficiency, maximise sustainable outcomes and advance best practice.
Lead Mechanical Engineer
Mott MacDonald - PDNA
JOHANNESBURG
10.2011 - 10.2014
- Akash Rambharos is responsible for the design and review of mechanical equipment for the Water Treatment Plant and Waste Water Treatment Plant for Kusile Power Station
- The equipment includes pressure vessels, pumps, tanks, filters, mixers
- He is responsible for insuring that mechanical equipment integrates correctly with piping, civil and instrumentation
- He is also responsible for preparing datasheets for the mechanical equipment and conducting technical bid evaluations on quotation received
- He also liaises with the client and PDNA’s contractors
- He insures that all documents for inspections of equipment ordered are of the required quality to ensure inspections are successfully completed
- NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS:
- I am responsible for design, fabrication, on time delivery to site and installation of various vessels and tanks and other mechanical equipment
- 90% of this task is complete; the remaining 10% is in the final stages of completion and delivery to site
- I have designed for an Overflow Pipe Support/Guide that integrates with bolted tank
- The original design of the tank was not configured to be able to attach the guide to the tank.
Mechanical Engineer
AURECON SOUTH AFRICA
Province
08.2010 - 09.2011
- Akash Rambharos was involved in the following projects at Aurecon:
- Sasol Gas HCA Pipeline Deviation – Re-routing of an existing gas pipeline, responsible for project management, technical queries, engineering co-ordination, modifications
- Involved for 3 person-months
- (Sasol Gas)
- Kurasini LPG Storage Tank – Design of LPG storage tanks and supports to ASME VIII
- Preparation and submittal of the Detail Specification and Bill Of Quantities for tender purposes
- 1 person-month (Logistics Engineering Ltd)
- NECSA Volume Reducing Facility – Preparation of Detail Specification and Bill of Quantities for tender purposes
- Moatize Compressed Air System – Modification to the existing design and update of drawings and documentation
- Ad Hoc – Site inspections for clients, Tender Evaluations, Design Calculations.
Design Engineer
PEBBLE BED MODULAR REACTOR, PBMR
Centurion
01.2006 - 05.2010
- This project comprised the design of the Core Structures Ceramics (CSC) side reflector
- Responsible for the design and manufacture of the PBMR side reflector which consisted of graphite, Carbon Fibre Reinforced Carbon (CFRC) and stainless steel parts
- Involved for 53 person-months (Pebble Bed Modular Reactor Company (Pty) Ltd, Overall client: Eskom / South African Government))
Senior Regulatory Officer
National Nuclear Regulator of South Africa
Centurion
01.2001 - 12.2005
- The project entailed licensing and safety assessment of the PBMR
- Responsible for the coordination of licensing activities for the PBMR, ensuring that documents submitted were assessed by the right people and completed in the required time
- Involved for 48 person-months (National Nuclear Regulator (Overall client: Department of Minerals and Energy /Eskom)
Engineer
Rotek Engineering
Cleveland
10.1998 - 12.2000
Project Engineer
KOEBERG POWER STATION
Province
11.1999 - 12.1999
- The project was a general outage on the Unit 2 turbine, centre line bearings, valves and auxiliaries, and LP rotor specific blade replacement
- Responsible for the execution of daily activities for the outage, ensuring that the scope of work was completed according to the project time schedule as well as addressing any technical issues that might arise
- Certain blade roots on the LP rotor were damaged
- These blades were removed and replaced
- Also responsible as the night shift supervisor for this activity
- Involved for 2.8 person-months.
Project Engineer
LETHABO POWER STATION Unit 4 General Outage, Free State
Province
09.1999 - 10.1999
- The project entailed a general outage on the Unit 4 turbine, centre line bearings, valves and auxiliaries
- Responsible for the execution of daily activities for the outage, ensuring that the scope of work was completed according to the project time schedule as well as addressing any technical issues that might arise
- Involved for 2.8 person-months (Eskom
Quality Control Officer
DUVHA POWER STATION, General Outage
Province
02.1999 - 03.1999
- The project was a general outage on the Unit 3 turbine, centre line bearings, valves and auxiliaries
- Responsible for quality control of the turbine auxiliaries, issuing of check sheets and ensuring all maintenance activities were done according to the correct standard
- Involved for 2 person-months
- (Eskom)
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System Engineer
CHRONOLOGY
08.1996 - 09.1998
Education
Matric – Senior Certificate -
Reservoir Hills Secondary School
No Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Durban University of Technology (ML Sultan Tech)
Durban 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Natal
01.1991 - 04.1996
Postgraduate Dip - Science (PBMR
University of the Witwatersrand
Skills
Languages EnglishACADEMIC RECORDCOMPUTER PROFICIENCYMS OfficeMS ProjectsAutoCad Plant 3DNavisWorksInventorSolidWorksMatLabMathCadMSC NastranMSC MarcNCodeGOM ATOS
2D and 3D modeling
Technical documentation drafting
Engineering drafting techniques
Project Management
Design engineering
Budgeting
Design concept verification
Licensing requirement analysis
Staff Management
Qualitative problem solving
Regulatory compliance
Product development
Mechanical engineering
Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
Finite Element Analysis
Reverse Engineering
Accomplishments
- 1990
- M.L
- Sultan Technikon
- Set Curriculum : Strength of Materials, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Design, Heat Transfer, Composite Materials, Etc
- Publications
- Akash Rambharos - 2008
- Design requirements for CFRC parts in a PBMR"
- This paper gave details on the design requirements and methodology for Carbon Fibre Reinforced Carbon (CFRC) parts in a Pebble Bed Modular Reactor
Interests
New Technologies
Timeline
Senior Design Engineer
Eskom Rotek Industries
11.2017 - Current
Design Engineer
Eskom Rotek Industries
10.2014 - 10.2017
Lead Mechanical Engineer
Mott MacDonald - PDNA
10.2011 - 10.2014
Mechanical Engineer
AURECON SOUTH AFRICA
08.2010 - 09.2011
Design Engineer
PEBBLE BED MODULAR REACTOR, PBMR
01.2006 - 05.2010
No Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Durban University of Technology (ML Sultan Tech)
04.2001 -
Senior Regulatory Officer
National Nuclear Regulator of South Africa
01.2001 - 12.2005
Project Engineer
KOEBERG POWER STATION
11.1999 - 12.1999
Project Engineer
LETHABO POWER STATION Unit 4 General Outage, Free State
09.1999 - 10.1999
Quality Control Officer
DUVHA POWER STATION, General Outage
02.1999 - 03.1999
Engineer
Rotek Engineering
10.1998 - 12.2000
System Engineer
CHRONOLOGY
08.1996 - 09.1998
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Natal
01.1991 - 04.1996
Matric – Senior Certificate -
Reservoir Hills Secondary School
Postgraduate Dip - Science (PBMR
University of the Witwatersrand